FX-8140 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
10.09
+221%

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X outperforms FX-8140 by a whopping 221% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and FX-8140 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking7141536
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation10.690.81
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)23 October 2012 (11 years ago)
Current price$236 $145

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has 1220% better value for money than FX-8140.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and FX-8140 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)8 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size192 mm2315 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesYes

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and FX-8140 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and FX-8140. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and FX-8140 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and FX-8140. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and FX-8140.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes20no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 10.09
+221%
FX-8140 3.14

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X outperforms FX-8140 by 221% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 15602
+221%
FX-8140 4860

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X outperforms FX-8140 by 221% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.09 3.14
Recency 29 June 2017 23 October 2012
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm

The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8140 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is a server/workstation processor while FX-8140 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and FX-8140, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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